Family tree factbook
Subtitle: key genealogy tips and stats for the busy researcher
By: Diane Haddad and the editors of Family tree magazine
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
ISBN-13: 9781440354656
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Handbooks, manuals; Genealogy
Other titles: Family tree magazine (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Work titles: Family tree pocket reference
Description: "The answers to all your genealogy questions in one place! This convenient, timesaving collection of genealogy hacks gathers the best resources, tips, lists, and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Inside, you'll find fast facts about a variety of family history topics, such as important dates in US history, the different kinds of DNA tests, and how to use the best genealogy websites. Inside, you'll find: Key genealogy lists and statistics: common genealogy abbreviations and acronyms, a glossary of genetic genealogy terms, genealogy pitfalls to avoid, and more ; Strategies for tracking your ancestors in important documents (including census records, passenger lists, and military records) and performing important genealogical tasks (such as searching Ancestry.com)" -- Back cover.
Notes: "Originally published in 2010 as The family tree pocket reference"--Colophon.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Research basics; title: US state research; title: Libraries and archives; title: Names; title: Genealogy websites; title: Computing; title: Census; title: Immigration; title: Military; title: Cemeteries; title: Genetic genealogy; title: Geography; title: Social history; title: Photography.